Colleen Casanova

Music Teacher at Woodward Elementary, Brookhaven, Georgia — Mother — Wife — Amateur Gardner — Fitness Fanatic—Amateur Techie

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Had a blast today presenting at the Georgia Music Educators Conference integrating technology with music. Thanks to #GMEA for allowing me to be a part of this event!

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Annual performance at Town Brookhaven for the tree lighting. So proud of these kids for performing in the 🥶🥶!

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Empowering students takes a village! Here’s how our teachers believe we can empower students.

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

@WoodwardESDCSD celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a musical presentation and fiesta!

[TCEA @TCEA]

⭐👇Differentiation of content, process, and product alter what kids get, do, and/or create. Read on for differentiation examples and ideas.

https://t.co/zR09uBEgWB via @BKovich
#teachertwitter #learning

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

@PrincipalDrH @DeKalbSchools We will miss you! Thank you for your amazing leadership and guidance! Best wishes to you!

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Finished my level 1 orff training. 2 weeks, 65 contact hours, and SO much knowledge acquired. Thank you to @DeKalbSchools for supporting our music teachers!

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Level 1 #orff training is the best way to get inspired for next year! So thankful for this opportunity! #MusicEducation

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

#DCSDmusic pulling out all the stops at our PL today!

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Through music anything is possible. Through music even the most reserved students find passion and joy and perform their hearts out. #MusicEducation

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

THIS! 🙌

[edutopia @edutopia]

It's research-backed! Participating in visual arts, music, drawing, and theater is linked to clear improvements in:

🧠 Mental focus
💬 Spoken and written language
🧡 Empathy
😌 Executive function and self-control

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Global Cardboard Challenge and two musical performances. This week was busy and rewarding! These students are the absolute best!! @DeKalbSchools @WEWildcatNation

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Another wonderful performance from these students. They had so much fun tonight and brought the energy to the performance! Can’t wait for our big show next week! @WEWildcatNation @DeKalbSchools #dcsdmusicmatters

[edutopia @edutopia]

Did You Know?
Participating in visual arts, music, drawing, and theater is linked to clear improvements in:

🧠 Mental focus
📣 Spoken and written language
🧡 Empathy
😌 Executive function and self-control

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

@canva is here to enhance your level of technology integration! Thank you @apsitjen #KSUMobileSummit23

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

“If everyone loved themselves, what a peaceful world this would be.” -Dr. Maxine Cain #KSUMobileSummit23

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Special guest star Woody Wildcat in the house! We had 3 amazing people rallies celebrating #PBIS @WEWildcatNation @PrincipalDrH @tatumkdr

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Today some fantastic students used their knowledge of fractions to determine the length of each beat in the musical pattern! @PrincipalDrH @WEWildcatNation #MusicEducation

[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Music makes you smarter!! #MusicEducation

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Practicing music increases synapses and gray matter in your brain. This helps not only in the playing of an instrument but in any life activity where learning and memory are needed. @susanmagsamen

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[Colleen Casanova @MusicalMaestra]

Thank you to the AMAZING Kristin Pugliese @noteknacks for the best summer PL! I cannot wait to try new ideas with my students!